Question

An increase in body fat increases the 

A. Percentage of water in the body. 

B. Survival time during fasting. 

C. Survival time in cold water. 

D. Specific gravity of the body. 

E. Probability of increased morbidity and premature mortality.

Answer 1

A. False The reverse is true, since fat tissue contains little water 

B. True Fat is the main energy store of the body. 

C. True It favours survival by increasing skin insulation. 

D. False Fat has a lower specific gravity than the lean body mass. 

E. True Actuarial tables show this to be true.